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Travel Destination Guide - Kriopigi
Kriopigi (Halkidiki, Greece) 
Kriopigi Information
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This resort is built up the side of steep, pine-clad slopes on the site of 2 ancient villages, Kriopigi has more of a rural village atmosphere than most resorts on this coast.It is a basic development in terms of amenities offered and the hilly terrain gives it a somewhat disjointed feel. The tourist "strip", with restaurants and shops, stretches 400 yds along the main through road; hotels, houses and apartments are sprinkled throughout the 900-yd descent from the main road to the beach.
There is a broad appeal in this area, but generally patronised by British and German visitors. The steep climb up from the beach may deter those with mobility difficulties. The accommodation consists of around 10 mainly mid-range hotels, with a couple towards the upper end of the spectrum. There are some self-catering apartments also available. The Concentration of accommodation is near the village centre.
Locality:
Kriopigi is near the centre of the east coast of the Kassandra peninsula (56 mls SE of Thessaloniki, 51 mls SE of its airport by reasonably maintained road). Kriopigi is positioned in a fold of the green hillside, high above the north east facing coast.
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The beach is long and narrow, punctuated by little coves and broadening to the S, with pale, coarse sand. Gently shelving with calm water, it is safe for children and swimmers lacking confidence. Sunbeds and parasols mainly on the wider, southern strip.
The shopping facilities are generally very basic "bucket and spade" shops selling souvenirs, newspapers and simple clothing. A couple of small supermarkets. Local speciality is pine honey but there isn't much of it on the shelves.
The entertainment in the daytime is mainly beach- and water-based activities, including water-skiing, windsurfing, pedalloes and parascending. There are other activities such as tennis; horse riding; fishing; rambles in surrounding countryside.
The Nightlife is mainly music bars and hotel entertainment. Not a lot on offer for night-owls. There is not much in the way of variety. A creperie on the main road offers an alternative to the usual tavernas with their hybrid Greek/British fare.
Kriopigi Suitability ProfileSun Snow Beaches History/Culture Romance Peace & Quiet Hustle & Bustle | Activity & Adventure Famous Landmarks Water Sports Natural Beauty Art & Architecture Family Entertainment Good Nightlife | Safari Plenty of Restaurants All Inclusive Hotels Luxury Accommodation Plenty of Shops |
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Population: 10.668.400
Languages: Greek 99% (official), English, French
Currency: euro
Currency code: EUR
Local Times:
Greece - Athens
Country Dialling Code: +30
Voltage: 220V 50Hz
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Greece appeals to different types of tourist, and very few could fail to find somewhere to suit their taste. From bustling Athens to blindingly bright islands, ancient fragments abound - the belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos, frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete and even, quite possibly, the remnants of Atlantis at Santorini. Greeks are fierce guardians of tradition, but that doesn't mean they don't know how to have fun. In addition, hot sun and limpid seas conspire to make Greece a perfect place to relax. Whether you're supping in a beachside taverna , sipping coffee in a shady plateia or disco-dancing till dawn.
The Olympic Games were spawned in ancient classical Greece, along with democracy and the fundamentals of philosophy, science and mathematics. Modern Greece is better known as a great place to vacation rather than a centre of learning and culture. Today the country attracts by offering simple pleasures: delicious food at reasonable prices, local wine, beautiful beaches, sunshine, quaint villages, a seemingly endless lacework of coastline and little islands full of scenic surprises.
The country exudes traditional charm, particularly on its ever-popular islands, which cling to their stereotypical architecture and way of life despite being often over-run by tourists. Black-clad women still deliver vegetables to island tavernas on panniered donkeys, while bronzed, lined fishermen sit in the sun, drink thick coffee, and play dominoes or dice. The tourist infrastructure has intruded in many respects, but the timeless aspect of whitewashed buildings clustered on hillsides around narrow pebbled alleys has been retained. The myriad islands in the Aegean Sea are easily accessible from Piraeus, the historic harbour of Greece's mainland capital, Athens, by ferry or hydrofoil, offering a unique chance for 'island-hopping'. Many of the larger islands also have airports with connections to Athens or seasonally with major European cities.
On the mainland the city of Athens in the south is sprawling, overcrowded and polluted but nevertheless enthralls visitors, while Thessaloniki in the north is vibrant and modern with a Byzantine flavour. Athens is dominated by its major landmark, the Parthenon: the remains of other wonders of the ancient Greek classical world are to be found mainly on the Peloponnese Peninsula, south of Corinth, the gateway to a veritable treasure trove of history.
Greece and Greeks welcome with open arms the thousands of visitors that flock to admire their national assets every year - no-one leaves without having been warmed, both by the sun and the hospitality. |
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